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Who is Dr. Farahvash, Anesthesiologist in Van Nuys, CA?
Dr. Shahram Farahvash, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Van Nuys, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Farahvash is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farahvash’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farahvash’s office at (818) 782-6600.
Is Dr. Farahvash board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Shahram Farahvash, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Farahvash speak?
Dr. Farahvash and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Farahvash typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Farahvash diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Farahvash. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Farahvash typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Farahvash performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Farahvash. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
- Lower Back Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Abdominal Nerve Block Injection
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- TAP Block
- Rectus Sheath Block
- Abdominal Plane Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64486: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) unilateral; by injection(s) (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Does Dr. Farahvash accept my insurance?
Dr. Farahvash accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 782-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farahvash accept in Van Nuys, CA?
Dr. Farahvash in Van Nuys, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Farahvash's office located?
Dr. Shahram Farahvash's Primary Practice
15107 Vanowen St
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 782-6600
What is Dr. Farahvash's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farahvash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003076621.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farahvash?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farahvash
What is Dr. Shahram Farahvash's specialty?
Dr. Farahvash is a Anesthesiologist near Van Nuys, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Shahram Farahvash affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Farahvash is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Shahram Farahvash accepting new patients in Van Nuys, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shahram Farahvash is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shahram Farahvash offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Farahvash's office at (818) 782-6600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shahram Farahvash?
Please contact Dr. Farahvash's office at (818) 782-6600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shahram Farahvash have?
Dr. Shahram Farahvash is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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